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    Two teenagers killed and several others injured as fans trapped under falling fences before Copa Libertadores match

    TWO teenagers were killed and several others injured as fans were trapped under fallings fences before a Copa Libertadores match.And the sister of one of the youngsters, an 18-year-old female football fan, has blamed police and pledged legal action.Two teens were killed before a Copa Libertadores gameCredit: AFPThe incident occurred before Colo Colo hosted FortalezaCredit: AFPMany others were injured as a fence fell on spectatorsCredit: AFPBarbara Perez fought back tears as she accused Chilean police of running over Martina Riquelme, and described her as a lifelong supporter of host team Colo Colo who had a ticket in her hand to watch their game against Brazilian team Fortaleza when she died.The other victim has been identified as a 13-year-old boy who has not been named.Authorities have said a group of hooligans attempted to force their way into the Monumental Stadium in the Chilean capital Santiago and tore down the venue’s protective fence amid reports the victims had been trapped beneath them during a subsequent stampede.The match went ahead but ended up being suspended in the 70th minute when the score was still 0-0 following a pitch invasion by fans thought to be protesting over the incidents before the game.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMartina’s sister, pointing the finger directly at police for her younger sibling’s death, told a Chilean TV programme: “Martina had her ticket in her hand and she was going to have a good time because she was a lifelong fan of Colo Colo.“She was just a young girl aged 18 who was beginning to study. Her life has been snatched from her.“We’re working people. It’s so cruel.“She wasn’t doing anything stupid or causing any public disorder.Most read in Football“The police ran her over. It was an officer in a police vehicle that was firing tear gas.“My sister was with two friends who called our mum. I spoke to one of them afterwards and he said they had been run over by the police vehicle.”She added: “We’re going to sue over this and take things as far as we can. We’re devastated.”Overnight it emerged Pamela Venegas, the head of Estadio Seguro which coordinates security at professional football events and is part of Chile’s Interior Ministry, had resigned following the tragedy.Following Barbara Perez’s angry TV interview, prosecutors also confirmed they had launched an investigation to try to establish whether a police tear gas armoured vehicle had crushed Martina and the other victim while they were under the perimeter fence that had come down.Chile’s Public Security Minister Luis Cordero said the driver of the vehicle had been suspended and was being investigated.He said: “Soccer is a spectacle that seeks primarily that families and individuals can actively participate in it without fear and without risk, and therefore, acts of vandalism, especially those that occurred today, regardless of what happened with this particular tragedy, is something that we cannot tolerate.”South American football governing body CONMEBOL said in a statement after the match was suspended: “CONMEBOL deeply regrets the death of two fans near the Estadio Monumental before the start of the match between Colo Colo and Fortaleza.“We express our sincere condolences to their families and loved ones.” More

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    Former West Ham star Dimitri Payet’s lover claims he made her perform humiliating sex act as police launch probe

    FORMER West Ham star Dimitri Payet is at the centre of a police probe in Brazil – with a girlfriend accusing him of psychological and sexual abuse.The France international has played for Rio de Janeiro club Vasco da Gama since leaving Marseille in 2023.Dimitri Payet is at the centre of a police probe in BrazilCredit: RexLarissa Ferrari is in a relationship with PayetCredit: NewsflashLarissa with Payet, who she accused of abusing herCredit: NewsflashThey got together last yearCredit: NewsflashLarissa is a Brazilian lawyer and social media starCredit: NewsflashHe spent 18 months with West Ham, becoming their 2015-16 player of the season, before Marseille paid them a then club record £25million for him in January 2017.Payet, 38, has four children with wife Ludivine in France.But Sun Sport told last month how Brazilian lawyer and social media star Larissa Ferrari claims to have had a seven-month relationship with Payet after he “got lonely” following a move to Rio de Janeiro club Vasco da Gama.Rio police have now revealed they are investigating after Larissa, 28, filed a complaint against him.READ MORE IN football She claimed he has forced her into humiliating punishments – and filming her as she carried them out.Larissa said: “I was attacked by Dimitri Payet, and this has left marks on my body.”I have suffered physical, moral, psychological and sexual violence.”We had our first dispute in December, and he began saying he would punish me.Most read in Football”He asked me to prove my love for him in humiliating ways – by drinking my own urine, licking the floor and drinking water from a toilet.”He filmed me doing these things. He pushed me about, walked over me and made veiled threats.How Ruben Amorim can fix Man United’s Garnacho problem”I want justice to be done.  He abused my mental vulnerability to take sexual advantage of me.”I am a lawyer, and I would never make such serious accusations lightly.”Playmaker Payet has yet to respond to media questions.The 38-cap France international played 60 times for West Ham, scoring 15 goals.But he left the club under a cloud after pushing for a transfer, claiming he was homesick.Payet and his wife LudivineCredit: AFPLudivine was a star at Euro 2016Larissa reported the alleged incident to the policeCredit: NewsflashPayet was a star for West HamCredit: Getty More

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    Mo Salah’s new Liverpool wages revealed as Liverpool star becomes joint-second highest Premier League earner

    MO SALAH has finally signed a new Liverpool contract – and become the joint-second highest Premier League earner.It brings an end to one of the league’s most drawn out transfer sagas with Salah having spent the season linked with a move away. Mo Salah has finally signed a new Liverpool contractCredit: AFPBut Liverpool confirmed their talisman has extended his deal – believed to be until at least 2027. And it improves his wages to a stunning £400,000-per-week – an improvement on his current £350,000 weekly salary. That puts Salah on par with Kevin De Bruyne’s earnings – although the Manchester City legend is leaving the club when the season ends. De Bruyne’s team-mate Erling Haaland is the current Prem top earner – with a £500,000-per-week deal. READ MORE IN football Casemiro – who joined United from Real Madrid in 2022 – remains third with wages of £350,000 per week. Raheem Sterling – on loan at Arsenal from Chelsea – is still on £325,000-per-week with his pay divided between the London clubs. Marcus Rashford is also on the same money, currently shining on loan at Aston Villa from United. Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes and Jack Grealish are all on the same £300,000-per-week deal.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd Kai Havertz – who joined Arsenal from Chelsea in 2023 – earns £280,000-per-week in North London. Salah joined Liverpool in 2017 from Roma and has enjoyed a trophy-laden career in Anfield. Ruben Amorim responds to question about dropping Andre Onana after disasterclass against LyonThe forward is a Prem and Champions League winner while scoring 243 goals – 32 coming this season. And after committing his future, he said: “Of course I’m very excited. We have a great team now. “Before also we had a great team. But I signed because I think we have a chance to win other trophies and enjoy my football.“It’s great, I had my best years here. I played eight years, hopefully it’s going to be ten. Enjoying my life here, enjoying my football.”I had the best years in my career. I would like to say to [the fans], I am very, very happy to be here. “I signed here because I believe we can win a lot of big trophies together.Read More on The Sun”Keep supporting us and we’ll give it our best, and hopefully in the future we’re going to win more trophies.”Defender Virgil van Dijk is also set to sign a new Liverpool deal – but Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to move to Real Madrid in the summer. Erling Haaland is the Prem’s top earner with Kevin De Bruyne just behindCredit: APBernardo Silva and Jack Grealish both earn £300k-per-weekCredit: ReutersMarcus Rashford and Casemiro are in the Prem’s top ten earnersCredit: AlamyRaheem Sterling’s wages are covered. by Arsenal and ChelseaCredit: GettyKai Havertz earns £280k at ArsenalCredit: Getty More

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    Ruben Amorim responds to question about dropping Andre Onana after disasterclass against Lyon

    RUBEN AMORIM has leapt to the defence of Andre Onana – insisting he WON’T drop the under-fire keeper.The 29-year-old was at fault for both of the goals Manchester United conceded in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie with Lyon on Thursday, which ended 2-2.Andre Onana was at fault for both of Lyon’s goals against Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyBut Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim insists he WON’T drop the calamitous CameroonianCredit: AFPOnana’s clanger in second-half stoppage-time denied United a 2-1 win at the Groupama Stadium and strengthened calls for Amorim to buy a new keeper in the summer.But the Red Devils gaffer Amorim insists he still has faith in the calamitous Cameroonian, saying: “If you look at the season, I’ve made more mistakes than them during these last games and during these last months.”There’s nothing I can say to Andre in this moment that will help him.”So the most important thing is to be natural and then when the time comes I will choose the best XI to play.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”But I’m really confident in Andre.”When asked if he could drop Onana, Amorim defiantly replied: “No we continue to do the same thing. “Training, seeing the games, trying to choose the best eleven to win every match.”When one player has a mistake, all the team has a mistake so we continue like that.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSMan Utd ratings vs Lyon as two Onana blunders earn under-fire keeper a ONE out of 10MANCHESTER UNITED were left ruing calamity goalkeeper Andre Onana as two massive blunders saw them leave their Europa League quarter-final first leg with a 2-2 draw against Lyon.The season-defining clash for both clubs became even spicier ahead of the game following a war words between Onana and ex-Red Devils star Nemanja Matic, with the Serbian dubbing the goalkeeper “one of the worst in United history”.It certainly riled up the home side’s crowd, who made their voices known as Ruben Amorim named an unchanged team – for the first time since his arrival – from the Manchester derby.But Onana was found wanting when he failed to save Thiago Almada’s inswinging free-kick to give the hosts the lead.Leny Yoro nodded in an equaliser just before the interval after Manuel Ugarte’s volley.And Joshua Zirkzee looked to have won the game for the visitors with his late header converting a Fernandes cross.But United’s joy was short-lived as Onana parried a shot straight to Rayan Cherki in added time, and the midfielder tapped in to leave the tie on a knife-edge.Here’s how SunSport’s Tony Robertson rated the Red Devils in France…Onana’s horror show came just days after former United midfielder Nemanja Matic branded him “one of the worst” goalkeepers in Manchester United history.The Serbian, who usually anchors Lyon’s midfield but was in the bench last night, said: “Onana? Pfft, I respect everyone but to say that then you need to get the answer.Andre Onana suffers shocking howler to put Man Utd behind after being booed and insulted during warm-up over Matic spat”If you are one of the worst goalkeepers in Man United history, you need to take care what you are talking.”If David de Gea or Peter Schmeichel or [Edwin] Van der Sar said that, I would question myself.”But if you are one of the, statistically, worst goalkeepers in Man Utd’s modern history then, you know, he needs to show that [he is much better] before he says [that].”Onana hit back at Matic by mocking his failure to win silverware at Old Trafford.But Matic ended up having the last laugh due to Onana’s costly errors.United have been linked with summer moves for other keepers, including a rising Premier League star. More

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    Virgil van Dijk ‘agrees new Liverpool contract and will sign very soon’ in huge boost after Mo Salah’s new deal

    VIRGIL VAN DIJK has reportedly agreed a new Liverpool contract.The 33-year-old Dutchman has been heavily linked with a move away from Anfield over the last year.Virgil van Dijk has allegedly agreed a new Liverpool dealCredit: PAHis current deal is set to expire in June, but he is now expected to stay in Merseyside.Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed that he will put pen to paper on a new two-year deal before the end of the season.Last week, Van Dijk hinted that he was close to signing a new contract.Quizzed on the subject, he replied: “There is progress, yes. I don’t know, we’ll see.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Listen, these are internal discussions and we’ll see.”It comes as another huge boost for Liverpool, with Mohamed Salah also extending his time at the club.The Reds confirmed on Friday morning that Salah had penned a fresh two-year deal.It put an end to several months of speculation regarding his future.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe centre-back has been a crucial player for Liverpool since joiningSalah said: “Of course I’m very excited. We have a great team now. Before also we had a great team.”But I signed because I think we have a chance to win other trophies and enjoy my football. Fans convinced they know what Virgil van Dijk said to Newcastle hero Alexander Isak after Carabao Cup final”It’s great, I had my best years here. I played eight years, hopefully it’s going to be 10. Enjoying my life here, enjoying my football. I had the best years in my career.”Salah had previously hinted several times that he would leave Anfield at the end of the season.But reports in Egypt have claimed that he was offered up to £400,000-a-week to stay.Meanwhile, Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to leave on a free transfer.The full-back has reportedly agreed to join Real Madrid this summer, putting an end to his 21-year stay with his boyhood club.Mohamed Salah has just penned a new two-year dealCredit: AFP More

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    Man Utd stars and staff risk Andre Onana’s wrath with touching gifts and gestures to Matic despite his row with keeper

    MANCHESTER UNITED stars have risked the wrath of keeper Andre Onana by giving Nemanja Matic a slew of gifts after their Europa League clash with Lyon.Under-fire stopper Onana was embroiled in a pre-match spat with the Lyon ace ahead of the first leg of their quarter-final tie in France on Thursday, which they drew 2-2.Manchester United keeper Andre Onana was involved in a pre-match spat with Nemanja MaticCredit: REXUnited’s staff members could draw the ire of Onana by posing for a post-match snap with MaticCredit: INSTAGRAM@NEMANJAMATICSeveral of Matic’s team-mates gifted Matic their shirts after the final whistleCredit: INSTAGRAM@NEMANJAMATICAnd the 29-year-old could very well be irked by his team-mates gifting the former United midfielder several shirts after the final whistle.Early this morning, Matic revealed that he’d been gifted shifts from Amad Diallo, Harry Maguire, Tom Heaton and Luke Shaw.The Serbian, however, didn’t keep them for his personal collection, instead gifting them to his son Filip.United’s coaching staff also showed their love for Matic as they posed for pictures with the two-time Premier League winner.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThey happily posed for a post-match snap with the 36-year-old, who just a few days ago branded Onana “one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United’s history.”Onana hit back at Matic by poking fun at the fact he didn’t win a trophy during his five seasons at Old Trafford.Matic, however, ended up having the last laugh as Onana was at fault for BOTH of Lyon’s goals due to his poor shot stopping.Man Utd files: Mainoo contract stand-off update, Garnacho replacement lined upMan Utd ratings vs Lyon as two Onana blunders earn under-fire keeper a ONE out of 10MANCHESTER UNITED were left ruing calamity goalkeeper Andre Onana as two massive blunders saw them leave their Europa League quarter-final first leg with a 2-2 draw against Lyon.The season-defining clash for both clubs became even spicier ahead of the game following a war words between Onana and ex-Red Devils star Nemanja Matic, with the Serbian dubbing the goalkeeper “one of the worst in United history”.It certainly riled up the home side’s crowd, who made their voices known as Ruben Amorim named an unchanged team – for the first time since his arrival – from the Manchester derby.But Onana was found wanting when he failed to save Thiago Almada’s inswinging free-kick to give the hosts the lead.Leny Yoro nodded in an equaliser just before the interval after Manuel Ugarte’s volley.And Joshua Zirkzee looked to have won the game for the visitors with his late header converting a Fernandes cross.But United’s joy was short-lived as Onana parried a shot straight to Rayan Cherki in added time, and the midfielder tapped in to leave the tie on a knife-edge.Here’s how SunSport’s Tony Robertson rated the Red Devils in France…His first mistake came when he failed to deal with a cross that dropped into the far corner of the net.Most read in FootballHis second clanger, which came in second-half stoppage time, denied United a 2-1 victory and resulted in the tie being level going into next week’s return leg at the Theatre of Dreams.Andre Onana suffers shocking howler to put Man Utd behind after being booed and insulted during warm-up over Matic spatUnited boss Ruben Amorim came out and defended the calamitous Cameroonian, saying: “If you look at the season, I’ve made more mistakes than them during these last games and during these last months.”There’s nothing I can say to Andre in this moment that will help him.”So the most important thing is to be natural and then when the time comes I will choose the best XI to play.”But I’m really confident in Andre.”Andre Onana’s stoppage-time clanger denied United victory in LyonCredit: GETTY More

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    Mo Salah FINALLY signs new two-year, £42m Liverpool contract… and Virgil van Dijk ‘will follow after agreeing deal’

    MO SALAH has finally signed a new Liverpool contract to end speculation over his future.The iconic forward, 32, has penned terms on a deal keeping him “beyond” this season – with reports in Egypt claiming he will pocket up to £400,000 a week.Mo Salah has signed a new contract to stay at LiverpoolCredit: AFPVirgil van Dijk is also on the verge of extending his stayCredit: GettyAnd captain Virgil van Dijk is set to follow suit too after agreeing his own extension,Liverpool confirmed Salah’s deal without saying how long it runs for, revealing: “Liverpool FC can announce Mohamed Salah has signed a new contract that will keep him with the club beyond the 2024-25 season.”Today’s news means Salah will extend an eight-year stay at Anfield into the future and continue to help Arne Slot’s team challenge for the game’s biggest honours.”But the Athletic claims Salah’s contract will run for a further two years until 2027, meaning he will pocket a tasty total of £41.6million in fresh wages.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt marks the end of a drawn-out saga that would have seen Salah become a free agent this summer.The Premier League and Champions League winner, who looks set to add another title to his trophy cabinet, announced his new contract in brilliant fashion.Salah posted a number of pictures to social media showing him posing at Anfield – without captioning them for a reference.But he did go on to explain why he had snubbed interest from Saudi Arabia to remain at Liverpool, with reports from Salah’s homeland claiming he was offered annual wages of £130m to ditch the Reds.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSBut the veteran rejected the offers due his legacy, his desire to break more records and to fulfil his ultimate dream of winning the Ballon d’Or.He will also be pocketing £400,000-a-week according to reports in Egypt – a rise on his current £350,000-a-week deal.Moment Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold are pulled apart after apparent spat during Liverpool training Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to leave on a free for Real MadridCredit: GettySalah has netted 184 Prem goals for Liverpool, making him the joint-fifth all-time scorer with Man City legend Sergio Aguero, and is just 39 strikes off second-place Harry Kane.Salah, who joined Liverpool in 2017 from Roma, said: “Of course I’m very excited. We have a great team now. Before also we had a great team. “But I signed because I think we have a chance to win other trophies and enjoy my football.“It’s great, I had my best years here. I played eight years, hopefully it’s going to be 10. Enjoying my life here, enjoying my football. I had the best years in my career.“I would like to say to [the fans], I am very, very happy to be here. I signed here because I believe we can win a lot of big trophies together. “Keep supporting us and we’ll give it our best, and hopefully in the future we’re going to win more trophies.”Since joining Liverpool eight years ago for just £36.5million, Salah has gone on to score 243 goals in 394 games.He is the league’s top scorer this term with 27 strikes to his name – six more than Man City’s Erling Haaland.And Salah’s goals have helped Liverpool move 11 points clear at the top of the table with just seven games remaining.Arne Slot will be delighted to have secured his star man’s future as attention turns to Van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold.Van Dijk is also expected to pen a new two-year contract to stay at Anfield and avoid becoming a free agent.Read More on The SunTransfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed that he will put pen to paper on a new two-year deal before the end of the season.But Alexander-Arnold has reportedly agreed a five-year deal to join Real Madrid, ending his 21-year stay at Liverpool. More

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    Bed-ridden Eddie Howe forced to pull out of Newcastle press conference after falling ill just days before Man Utd clash

    EDDIE HOWE has been forced to pull out of Newcastle’s pre-match press conference with illness.It comes as the Magpies prepare to take on Manchester United this weekend.Eddie Howe has been forced to withdraw from his pre-match press conferenceCredit: PAHis assistant, Jason Tindall, will take the press conference instead.Newcastle host the Red Devils at St James’ Park on Sunday.It is currently unclear whether Howe will be in the dugout for the Premier League clash or notA short statement from the club read: “Due to illness, please note that Jason Tindall will take this morning’s pre-match press conference as a replacement for Eddie Howe.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTindall gave an update on Howe while addressing the media on Friday morning.He said: “He’s been really poorly. Bed-ridden. We’ve been in daily contact but it’s not affected any of the preparations.”Still got a few days and hopefully he’ll be back for weekend.”The Magpies last match saw them face Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Monday with Howe showing no signs of illness during the game.Most read in FootballThey cruised to a 3-0 win over Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side thanks to an early brace from Jacob Murphy and a 34th-minute strike from Harvey Barnes.Following the match, Howe said: “Impressive, but really professional as well in terms of the way that the players took the game.Eddie Howe ‘hungry for more’ silverware as he celebrates Newcastle’s success “We stuck to our task, we were professional, really good to get a clean sheet, and three goals.”I don’t think we were at our very best today.”We certainly need an upturn in performance if we’re going to win the next three.”Newcastle currently sit fifth in the Premier League table – in the Champions League positions.England earned a fifth spot in Europe’s elite competition earlier this week following Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Real Madrid.A win on Sunday could take the Magpies above Chelsea and up to fourth.Newcastle assistant Jason Tindall will take the press conference insteadCredit: Getty More